Albo prefers the enemy's statements, could cost him votes

the 'vulnerability' - meanwhile RSL clubs across Australia are stocked with pokie machines...

We send them, we bend them but we don't mend them. Outstanding quote by Senator Roberts. For Australia's governments, all of them, when it comes down to looking after veterans, it comes down to dollars, not lives or loyalty.

So many wrongs, life insurance companies are few. High cost and when he went on deployment, his premiums doubled and his pay out would've halved. Brits have insurance at affordable rates for their defence, Pax (serving) and X-Pax for vets!

Well spoken! Advice for ADF Officers at all levels : A taxpayer funded Masters Degree in Business is not what you need; you are actually being paid to acquire and exercise top level skills related to war fighting. Foremost amongst these is excellent leadership, which includes listening to the non commissioned ranks, in preference to self seeking bureaucrats.

How come there is never anyone in the background of these little rants? Do you sneak back in when everyone else has gone home and record them?

The problem stems from a corporate mindset that has been forced onto all levels of the ADF. When the ADF was forced to change routines and service conditions because leadership at the time was afraid to be viewed poorly. Even though there is little to no comparison between service life and civilian life members lost COS which had made service life just that bit more bearable. It was the beginning of the degradation of the ADF and the migration of the wokeness and dare i say it loss of identity of the Australian servicemen and women of the ADF. Too many roles and tasks lost to APS and contractors, gone are the “mindless boring” tasks such as base security which were essential for not only the ADF to stand on its own but also necessary downtime from optempo.

Thank you so much for standing up for our veterans

Thank you Senator Roberts.

Thanks Malcolm Roberts for supporting Jackie.

You couldn't deliver a pizza. As a 24 year veteran I want nothing from the idiots in ON.

But we are going to save money on slightly used Submarines.

Growing is an understatement , been simmering for decades different government different points of view, but yet no one listens

We can’t support our Veterans but can support one of the wealthiest countries in the world with sponsorship for renewables. “ Total Economic Output (GDP)When looking at the sheer size of the economy, India is a global titan.Nominal GDP: India ranks as the world's 5th largest economy, with a Gross Domestic Product exceeding $4 trillion. Purchasing Power Parity (PPP): When adjusted for local costs and purchasing power, India's economy leaps to the 3rd largest in the world, trailing only China and the United States.” “ Export Finance Australia guaranteed US$171 million (approx. A$258 million) to India's state-owned Power Finance Corporation to fund green infrastructure. EFA defended the transaction by stating it aims to open regional commercial doors, while critics point out the lack of direct, tangible benefits for struggling domestic Australian industries. The financial guarantee was confirmed during Senate Estimates, sparking debate over how the funding aligns with Australia's broader economic and environmental policies. Here are the specific details of the transaction and the surrounding debate: The TransactionThe Recipient: The Power Finance Corporation (PFC), a leading financial institution owned by the Indian Government, tasked with facilitating power infrastructure. The Value: US$171 million, which equates to roughly A$258 million. The Purpose: To fund green infrastructure projects across India, including renewable energy, energy efficiency, and clean transportation. The Status: The EFA operates as a self-funded corporate government body, meaning the liability for the guarantee sits on their commercial account rather than direct taxpayer exposure. The ArgumentsStrategic Aims (EFA's Justification): Export Finance Australia (EFA) CEO John Hopkins defended the move during estimates, stating that it fulfills a "strategic aim" in the Indo-Pacific and acts as an entry point to show Australian companies that there are commercial opportunities in India. It also aligns with the India-Australia Renewable Energy Partnership established to boost two-way clean energy investments. Domestic Concerns (Senator Canavan's Criticism): Nationals Leader Matt Canavan heavily criticised the guarantee. He argued that while Australian domestic energy costs are soaring and local manufacturers are struggling or shutting down, the federal government is actively using state-backed finance to bolster infrastructure in a foreign country. “

Thank you Senator Malcolm Roberts Our ADF and veterans are in trouble We as Australians support and will defend our troops - that’s what Australians don’t mind paying for.. they are our Australian defence - they put their own lives on the line for us.. We as Australians will support them.. 🇦🇺💪🏼

You’re a good man Senator Malcolm Roberts. I’m a TPI veteran after 20 years service in SASR & another twelve years Army Reserves. My body is broken, I suffer complex PTSD, it affects my life every day. I had to fight for ten years to get any help, help for permanent injuries caused by the military I served in. I curse politicians & senior military officers who sit in there offices, never going out into the bush for ten days, carrying a heavy pack scrub bashing. If I had my life again, no way I would join the ADF I would say to all potential recruits - Don’t do it, they will use you up, spit you out & you will have to fight for everything you should be entitled to. Just simply don’t join up, down the road you will get destroyed!

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Dear readers, please recognize that it is not military leaders that are to blame - it is the politicians. Absolutely and completely, military leadership must by law follow their political masters.

28 million population now. Increase the numbers in the 3 services by 150%

As a former serving member, I see the state of things, not only within the ADF but also our government and every time I hear some young idealistic person talk about joining up, I go out of my way to give them the side of things the fancy brochures and professional recruiters don't tell them, just so they have a full picture of what awaits them the other side. Especially after service. The government is quick to treat veterans as disposable, DVA seems to make every effort to deny claims if they can and end result is lives and families are broken because soldiers, sailors and airmen seem to be nothing more than meat shields for the Elite sitting in Parliament.

My loving people, We have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good-will of my subjects; and therefore I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live and die amongst you all; to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust. I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman; but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe, should dare to invade the borders of my realm: to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already, for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns; and We do assure you on a word of a prince, they shall be duly paid. In the mean time, my lieutenant general shall be in my stead, than whom never prince commanded a more noble or worthy subject; not doubting but by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over these enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.

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